Stratford’s Monopoly board game launches on Thursday

THE waiting is nearly over and the official launch of Stratford-upon-Avon’s very own Monopoly board takes place this Thursday at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Speculation continues to mount as to which well-known landmarks in the town have earned their place on this unique edition of the iconic game and join the likes of The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Holy Trinity Church and The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust properties – all will be revealed on Thursday.
What is known is that a Stratford hotelier has been chosen to be the Stratford Monopoly VIP (Very Important Player) and will receive one... read more

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